east tennessee to ethiopia and everything in between
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! 1 John 3:1
A Father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing. Psalm 68:5-6
Friday, February 4, 2011
A year ago today.....
I held my sweet Anna for the first time! Stayed tuned.....
Wow ! I can't believe it has been a year . This year has flown. She is such a beautiful girl and has just learned so much and has such a wonderful mommy. So happy for both of you and your happy family. Happy Gotcha Day !!!
So very happy for both of you!! What a blessing, and so glad to be able to rejoice with you on this journey. What a wonderful journey it has been thus far!!!
It is hard to believe it has been a year since the first time I saw a pic of u two. What a joy then and now. I will never forgot when u stepped off the plane. What a glorious day. God is great! Traci
...as little as $5 can make a difference in the life of a child.
Anna's Homecoming Video: February 2010
click to watch our welcome home
"The place God calls you is the place where your deep galdness and the world's deep hunger meet." -Fredrick Buechner
Katie's Ministry in Uganda
Blood: Water Mission
Started by Jars of Clay, B:WM is empowering Communities to work together against the HIV/AIDS and water crises in AFRICA
Caring for HIV+ orphans in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
"Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possiblity." ~Kate Wiggin
TOMS Shoes
For every pair of shoes purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. ONE for ONE
Fantastic Adoption Art....going in my nursery!
Proceeds Benefit Kolfe Boys home in Ethiopia.
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, `Give them up!' and to the south, `Do not hold them back. Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth.'" -Isaiah 43: 5-6
"I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." - Elie Wiesel
Wow ! I can't believe it has been a year . This year has flown. She is such a beautiful girl and has just learned so much and has such a wonderful mommy. So happy for both of you and your happy family. Happy Gotcha Day !!!
ReplyDeleteSo very happy for both of you!! What a blessing, and so glad to be able to rejoice with you on this journey. What a wonderful journey it has been thus far!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to believe it has been a year since the first time I saw a pic of u two. What a joy then and now. I will never forgot when u stepped off the plane. What a glorious day. God is great!
ReplyDeleteTraci
Can't believe it has been one year. Time really has flown by. Give Miss Anna a hug and kiss from us. Darla
ReplyDelete... have not heard from you for awhile... I hope you are doing well...
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